Frequently Asked Questions:


WHY BALLROOM DANCE?

Ballroom dance education goes beyond teaching elegant, precise movement; it fosters social skills, communication, physical fitness, and relationship-building in a dynamic, safe environment. By learning to dance, students develop confidence, discipline, posture, rhythm, and social awareness, all of which extend beyond the dance floor into everyday life. Michelle and I grew up as athletes in the Yakima Valley, but we found a lifelong passion in ballroom dance, which is a magnificent exploration of body, music, community and life.

We'd like to share these offerings with the community's adolescents.

Our program will offer one-hour weekly lessons in 2-3 styles of dance - these serve as foundations for other partner dances down the road. Additionally, monthly supervised practice parties will allow children to apply their skills, with parents invited to participate in a pre-party lesson to experience what their children are learning. We are looking into themed, formal practice parties once a quarter to introduce children to the traditional and classic aspects of ballroom dancing. Lastly, performance opportunities will be encouraged as they come up throughout the year.

Please commit quarterly as their skills and growth will be comprehensive, systematic.

THE PROGRAM
The ballroom program is meant to develop a wide variety of technical and social skills. Confidence, elegant movement and learning how to communicate with partners are the focus, let alone it being a fun and uplifting atmosphere and process.

Interested families are encouraged to reach out via the form above with the age of interested children.

LOGISTICS:
WHERE
Haute Ballroom at:
2524 W. Nob Hill Blvd, Yakima, WA 98902
(behind Red Robin in Rainier Square in the back of the breezeway)

WHEN
Starting Wednesday, January 7th, 2026 and running through Thursday March 26th:
Every Wednesday from 4-5pm or Thursdays from 6-7pm.

COST
 $120 per child, per month (4 Lessons + 1 Possible Practice Social). 

AGES
We are mostly looking at ages 9-17. It may be possible for younger children to join depending on temperament and attention span.

YOUTH EXPERIENCE
Aaron has worked with a wide range of youth spanning from middle school ages up through the end of high-school. mostly with teens for over ten. Both have a deep understanding of how to actually train the body in order to achieve phenomenal results.

Reach out to start next week - Thank you!